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The news has been dominated all week by the conviction of Russell Brand and allegations against David Walliams becoming public. As with any high profile case, politicians are expected to respond. Ed Balls and George Osborne delve into whether the government is equipped to legislate in light of these cases, or if it could become a mess. George asks Ed to reflect on Brand’s relationship with Labour, in light of his conviction, to which Ed reveals the reservations he had about Ed Miliband’s now infamous interview with Brand.


Brand’s case, and Walliams’ allegations, have overshadowed the government’s main agenda for this week, but Andy Burnham may not mind. The prime minister is in Turkey today for COP 31 and in Dublin tomorrow to meet with EU leaders. With the Milburn report due next week, it sheds light on three uncomfortable areas for Burnham: climate, Europe, and welfare. With climate, can he manoeuvre rollbacks on climate pledges while still being committed to a ‘new era’ of British leadership in this area?


Finally, the cabinet secretary, Antonia Romeo, this week delivered a speech outlining her vision of a reformed civil service reform. In attendance were the prime minister and his deputy, Louise Haigh, signalling government support for this agenda. But, we’ve heard much of this before. George recalls the similar pledges made under the Tories, while Ed cautions that the nature of these reforms could undermine the government and make matters worse.


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